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Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

No 'Spectacular Announcement' Likely In February 1 Budget, Says Finance Minister

Speaking at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum, Sitharaman said the country would be preparing for the Lok Sabha elections which are due in the summer of 2024.

07 December 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Nothing Pending From Centre To Karnataka, Says FM Sitharaman, Rejecting Cong Govt Charges

Speaking to reporters here, she said because Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been Chief Minister of a state for more than 10 years, he knows what it is for states to get their money in time.

30 November 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Customer Data Completely Safe In India: Sitharaman

"Banks, both public and private, have reviewed it with me once. Banks have become a member or a part of this account aggregators working, and it has actually helped," she said at the 'DATE with Tech' event here.

23 November 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

21,791 Fake GST Registrations, Suspected Tax Evasion Of Rs 24,000 Cr Detected In Special Drive: FM

The minister was replying to a question on the number of entities identified as having fake registrations, and the total amount of evasion detected during the special drive against fake GST registrations conducted by the...

05 December 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Investors Need Not Be Jittery; PM Modi Coming Back With Good Majority: Nirmala

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government is committed to systemic reforms to accelerate the pace of growth.

27 November 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NBFCs Should Remain Cautious On Lending; Need Not Go Too Far In Their Enthusiasm: FM

Speaking at 'DATE with Tech' event here, Sitharaman cautioned that NBFCs and small finance banks should respect the red line and should not go too far in their enthusiasm.

23 November 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Public Sector Banks Get Rs 15,183 Cr Following ED Action Under PMLA: Sitharaman

Replying to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said specific actions through various legal provisions are being taken against defaulters and as a result, "huge monies" are going back to the banks.

05 December 2023

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Nirmala Sitharaman To Inaugurate Digital Acceleration And Transformation Expo On Nov 23

The two-day event will also see Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar speak about the growing impact of emerging technologies and India's digital aspirations, as the chief guest and speaker.

22 November 2023

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21 November 2023
CM KCR Transformed Telangana Into 'Debt Ridden' State, Alleges Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

CM KCR Transformed Telangana Into 'Debt Ridden' State, Alleges Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing a gathering "Meet and Greet" organised for Malkajgiri BJP candidate N Ramchander Rao, she said the next two to three generations of Telangana will...


20 November 2023
Sitharaman Meets Pacer Mohammed Siraj At Hyderabad

Sitharaman Meets Pacer Mohammed Siraj At Hyderabad

After being the only unbeaten side with 10 wins on the trot, the Indian team crashed to a six-wicket defeat in the finals on Sunday.


19 November 2023
Women Accorded Top Priority Under PM Mudra Yojana Scheme, Says FM Sitharaman

Women Accorded Top Priority Under PM Mudra Yojana Scheme, Says FM Sitharaman

Distributing sanction letters to beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi Se Samriddhi programme which offers loans to street vendors, here, she said officials of...


15 November 2023
India To Emerge As Third Largest Global Economy By 2027: FM

India To Emerge As Third Largest Global Economy By 2027: FM

Addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue here, Sitharaman said India's economic growth is estimated to be just under 7 per cent during the year, the...


09 November 2023
Madhya Pradesh Has Transformed From Bimaru To Bemisal State Under BJP Rule: Nirmala Sitharaman

Madhya Pradesh Has Transformed From Bimaru To Bemisal State Under BJP Rule: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that on account of the 5Gs, "Madhya Pradesh has ceased to be a bimaru state and has become a bemisal state".


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06 November 2023
G20 Presidency Gives Clear Direction To Address Needs Of Majority Global Population: FM

G20 Presidency Gives Clear Direction To Address Needs Of Majority Global Population: FM

"However, we still have work left to do," the minister said in an inaugural address at the Seminar on 'Strong, Sustainable, Balanced and Inclusive Growth',...


11 October 2023
Sitharaman Stresses On Need For IMF To Remain Well Capitalised

Sitharaman Stresses On Need For IMF To Remain Well Capitalised

The roundtable was hosted by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.


07 October 2023
GST Council Decides To Levy 18 Pc GST On Corporate Guarantee For Subsidiaries, Cut Tax On Molasses To 5 Pc

GST Council Decides To Levy 18 Pc GST On Corporate Guarantee For Subsidiaries, Cut Tax On Molasses To 5 Pc

The council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, also cut the GST rate on molasses to 5 per cent from 28 per...


19 September 2023
FM Urges RRBs To Speed Up Digitisation To Ensure Better Services In Rural Areas

FM Urges RRBs To Speed Up Digitisation To Ensure Better Services In Rural Areas

There is still a lot of work to do in digitising RRBs and cooperative banks, she said after launching the 'Kisan Rin Portal' and Weather Information Network...


17 September 2023
Govt To Provide Up To 8% Interest Subsidy For Vishwakarma Yojana: FM

Govt To Provide Up To 8% Interest Subsidy For Vishwakarma Yojana: FM

The government has already made a provision of Rs 13,000 crore in the Budget 2023-24, she said during the launch event of the Yojana.


16 September 2023
Auditors Should Embrace Technology; Contribute To Nation Building: FM

Auditors Should Embrace Technology; Contribute To Nation Building: FM

Sitharaman pointed out that the practices of chartered accountants were going through a lot of change, globally and said even some of the audience gathered at...


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22 July 2023
FM Sitharaman Visits Srimantapur Integrated Land Port In Tripura

FM Sitharaman Visits Srimantapur Integrated Land Port In Tripura

Sitharaman, who inaugurated the GST building here on Friday, also held a meeting with the officials of customs and land ports authority of India (LPAI) to know...


21 July 2023
Tripura's Revenue Collection Jumps To Rs 982 Crore From Rs 4.21 Crore In Six Years: FM

Tripura's Revenue Collection Jumps To Rs 982 Crore From Rs 4.21 Crore In Six Years: FM

Noting that the GST is a consumption-based taxation, the minister said the more the state consumes, the more will be its GST collection. 


21 July 2023
Opposition Alliance A Group With Severe Mutual Contradictions With Single-Point Agenda Of Opposing PM: FM

Opposition Alliance A Group With Severe Mutual Contradictions With Single-Point Agenda Of Opposing PM: FM

The one thing that is common and for which they think the people of India will reward them is to constantly hate and use abusive language against the Prime...


20 July 2023
Sitharaman On Two-Day Visit To Assam, Tripura From Friday

Sitharaman On Two-Day Visit To Assam, Tripura From Friday

The Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate, which was announced on this year's Republic Day, will be awarded to 29 officers and staff of CBIC.


14 July 2023
FM Says No Income Tax For People Earning Up To Rs 7.27 Lakh Per Annum Under New Tax Regime

FM Says No Income Tax For People Earning Up To Rs 7.27 Lakh Per Annum Under New Tax Regime

"So, we sat as a team and went into the details (to find out) at what stage you pay tax for every additional Re 1 you earn... (for instance) for Rs 7.27 lakh,...


07 July 2023
PM’s Firm Policy Is To Ensure Development Of All States Without Exception: Nirmala Sitharaman

PM’s Firm Policy Is To Ensure Development Of All States Without Exception: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister sanctioned loan letters to 1.41 lakh beneficiaries in the Union Territory to the tune of  Rs 2,628 crore under different programmes...


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